I often drive on the A46 near Stratford upon Avon, where the single lane traffic is divided by chevrons boarded with a broken white lines
rule 130 says
"Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.
if the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so"
But when is it necessary? I've driven over the chevrons to overtake slow tractors, but am I allowed to overtake HGVs that have a slower speed limit than myself on the road? Is that necessary or just preferable?
I've seen other cars do that, so sometimes tag along and copy them, but have wondered about it.
rule 130 says
"Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.
if the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so"
But when is it necessary? I've driven over the chevrons to overtake slow tractors, but am I allowed to overtake HGVs that have a slower speed limit than myself on the road? Is that necessary or just preferable?
I've seen other cars do that, so sometimes tag along and copy them, but have wondered about it.